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UPDATE: UN: Voices of protest over appointment of UNIFEM head

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DAWN

On 7 April 2008, Inés Alberdi was appointed the new Executive Director of the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). However, the appointment has sparked criticism from women's rights activists who had campaigned for a candidate from the developing world

The following news article highlight the criticism levelled at this decision, from feminist activists, civil society members from the Global South, and those who are concerned that the appointment is tied to the UN's concerns over funding and significant and open political pressure from the government of Spain. Networks which have voiced concern include DAWN and Isis.